Seattle’s Chinatown-International District has been marred by an act of vandalism on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, targeting a public art exhibit that honors Japanese American history. The incident, which drew significant concern from the neighborhood known for its cultural vibrancy and resilience, involved defacement with paint and the scrawling of Bible verses across the artwork. The community discovered the damage on a day meant for reflection and reverence, turning the occasion into one of distress and disappointment for many local advocates and residents.